Friday, November 11, 2016

Police hunt for gorilla statue thieves

Police are searching for thieves who stole a life-sized silverback gorilla statue from a business in Burton-on-Trent, East Staffordshire. The resin beast was on display in the car park of a furniture store when it was taken on Monday afternoon.

"I am very angry. I can't understand anyone who steals things, its just not in good people's nature and it seems to be just a few dubious character who spoil it for everybody. It is awkward for one person to carry it but it can be done."
Inspector Bob Champeau, of Burton police, said: "It's life-sized so whoever took him would have struggled to get him in an ordinary car.

"It's also not the sort of thing that can be hidden easily so we're hoping someone may have seen something. His owners are keen to have him back as soon as possible so please, get in touch if you know anything."
Anyone with any information or who has witnessed any monkey business is asked to contact police.